Nubia Red Magic Nova vs ZTE Blade V50

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) is priced at $499, the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) at $351. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 32/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 20 points (52/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (29/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 530g
  • Cheaper: $351 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 20 points higher (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1800x2880 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 530 g 178 g
Price $499 $351
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
ZTE Blade V50
$351

Price difference: $148. ZTE Blade V50 is cheaper by $148.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (75/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (77/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 20 points (52/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.